Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a slow-burn crime drama that immerses the audience in a tense and melancholic search for a murder victim. The dominant emotional responses are Anxiety and Anticipation, stemming from the difficult and prolonged investigation, the unreliable suspect, and the underlying mystery. A strong sense of Sadness and Melancholy pervades the film, reflecting the grim nature of the crime, the desolate setting, and the characters' introspective conversations about life, death, and human nature. Empathy is felt for the various characters involved in the arduous search, while elements of the crime itself evoke a Disturbing feeling. The film's deliberate pace and philosophical dialogues also contribute to Curiosity about the unfolding events and a degree of Confusion as the narrative unfolds with subtle revelations rather than clear answers.